Mathematical Thinking papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 11 Mathematical Thinking papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2023–2025 — Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and End Term — and their 20 questions: how long each exam is, how many marks it carries, which kinds of question it asks and how often a wrong answer costs marks. Every paper is on Mathematical Thinking PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Mathematical Thinking papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 11 |
| Questions | 20 |
| Exams | 3 |
| Years | 2023–2025 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Mathematical Thinking paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 120 min | 100% MCQ |
| Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 120 min | 100% MCQ |
| Mathematical Thinking End Term | 4 | 2 | 40 | 180 min | 67% MCQ, 33% written |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Mathematical Thinking
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 18 | 90% |
| Written answer | 2 | 10% |
Most Mathematical Thinking questions carry 10, 14 or 16 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Mathematical Thinking exam covers
| Exam | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Quiz 1 | Quiz 1 is held at the end of week 4 of the term and covers the content of weeks 1–4. |
| Quiz 2 | Quiz 2 is held at the end of week 8 and covers the content of weeks 1–8, with the weight on weeks 5–8. |
| End Term | The End Term exam covers the whole course, all twelve weeks, in 1.5 hours per course. |
How to practise Mathematical Thinking
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Mathematical Thinking paper, by exam and year.
- Open a paper in learning mode to see each answer and its explanation as you go.
- A few days before the exam, take one as a timed mock test: it is marked the moment you submit, with the paper’s own marks and negative marks.
- Check your answers against the answer keys, then review the questions you got wrong.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1?
A typical Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 has 2 questions for 40 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 4 papers here. See every Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2?
A typical Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 has 2 questions for 30 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 3 papers here. See every Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Mathematical Thinking End Term?
A typical Mathematical Thinking End Term has 2 questions for 40 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 4 papers here. See every Mathematical Thinking End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Mathematical Thinking?
None of the 20 Mathematical Thinking questions here carries negative marks in its paper, so an unanswered question and a wrong one both score zero.
What types of questions come in IITM BS Mathematical Thinking?
Across every Mathematical Thinking paper here: 90% MCQ, 10% written. Most questions carry 10, 14 or 16 marks.